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CVE-2016-1825

HighPublished

IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption)...

Published: May 20, 2016
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Jan 16, 2017

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

10.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Sources

physmemExploit
Local privilege escalation through macOS 10.12.1 via CVE-2016-1825 or CVE-2016-7617.
Apple macOS Sierra 10.12.1 - 'physmem' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Brandon Azad · macos · Jan 16, 2017

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